The route for the 56km race and Half-Marathon starts outside the SA Breweries building, Main Road, Newlands (Cape Town) at the bottom of Dean Street. Note that the start is within walking distance of the finish - only 2 km..
The half marathon route has changed slightly and will now see runners turning off Main Road into Aliwal Road at the 3.1 km mark instead of continuing down to Gabriel Road at 5.8 km. This will ensure that the ultra runners will have a clear road when they start at 06h20.
An IAAF graded course measurer has certified the route. A sign will mark every kilometer of the route.
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Travelling Fit is offering you the choice of 3 and 4 star properties in Capetown, conveniently located either within close proximity to the race start and finish area or in the great waterfront area of beautiful Capetown coast. All properties have been selected for their excellent reputation and prime location near the city centre, V & A Waterfront and Table Mountain with many attractive eateries, great shops and local life.
3 Night Packages
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Protea Breakwater Lodge  |
AU $705 |
AU $480 |
AU $102 |
AU $849 |
AU $165 |
AU $660 |
AU $440 |
| With Lounge |
AU $715 |
AU $490 |
AU $106 |
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AU $83 |
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| City Lodge |
AU $785 |
AU $559 |
AU $115 |
AU $955 |
AU $200 |
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| Portswood Hotel |
AU $929 |
AU $700 |
AU $177 |
AU $985 |
AU $211 |
| Southern Sun Newlands |
AU $859 |
AU $670 |
AU $165 |
AU $1,189 |
AU $290 |
| Townhouse Hotel |
AU $655 |
AU $430 |
AU $86 |
AU $750 |
AU $134 |
| Vineyard Hotel & Spa |
AU $735 |
AU $540 |
AU $124 |
AU $875 |
AU $186 |
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Hotel Descriptions
| Protea Breakwater Lodge |
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the V & A Waterfront, minutes from many eateries and entertainment centers, 15 minutes from the race start/finish. Once a 19th century prison the accommodation is comfortable, affordable and suggested for budget conscious travelers.
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| City Lodge |
A homely hotel situated at the gateway to V & A Waterfront, this 3* hotel is minutes from the Waterfront attractions and the city centre. 15 minutes drive from the race start/finish. All rooms are comfortable and air conditioned. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, fitness room and internet café.
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| Portswood Hotel |
A small elegant hotel offering superior accommodation and world class service. It is situated at the trendy V & A Waterfront and 15 minutes drive from start/finish. All rooms are comfortable and air conditioned. Together with their adjacent sister hotel (Commodore) facilities include; swimming pool deck and terrace, award winning restaurants, fitness room, sauna and steam room.
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| Southern Sun Newlands |
This hotel is located a few minutes walk to race start. Return marathon start transfer not included. It is situated in the leafy suburb of Newlands overlooking Table Mountain’s Devil Peak. Recently refurbished and offering comfortable accommodation only a few minutes walk from the race start.
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| Townhouse Hotel |
A premier hotel situated on a quiet corner in the centre of Cape Town, walking distance to many of the historical attractions of the city centre, a short drive to V & A Waterfront and 15 minutes drive to the race start/finish. The hotel has earned a fine reputation for quiet, comfortable luxury and outstanding friendly service at excellent prices
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| Vineyard Hotel & Spa |
Located 5-10 minutes walk to race start/finish. Return marathon start transfer not included.
This deluxe hotel is situated in six acres of attractive landscape parkland, in the leafy suburb of Newlands. Originally built by Lady Anne Barnard in 1799, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa has spectacular views of the forested slopes of Table Mountain. Guests can relax at the heated outdoor and indoor swimming pool, adjoined by a fitness centre and the international Angsana Spa
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| Return Airport/ Hotel Transfers |
| 3 Nights Accommodation |
| Choice of 3 or 4 star properties |
| Return Transfers to the Marathon Start. (Except for 4* Southern Sun Newlands & 4* Vineyard Hotel and Spa as these are located within walking distance) |
| Service charges and Local VAT Tax |
Please note that an AU$55 Per Person surcharge will apply on all packages to
1) Australian Residents who do not purchase airfares through Travelling Fit.
2) All Non-Australian residents
The entry fee for the Two Oceans Half Marathon is ZAR 335 (South African Rand).
For those that do not have a ChampionChip*, a fee of ZAR 265 will apply. The ChampionChip provided can only be used in South Africa. Entries must be received by the race organisers no later than Monday 05 March 2007 or as soon as 10 000 entries have been received, whichever comes first.
Note: The entry fee is non refundable under any circumstances and runners must be at least 16 years old on the day of the race.
It is not compulsory to run a half marathon prior to entry. Novices are welcome. Athletes who can't walk an average of 8½ minutes per kilometer are strongly discouraged from entering.
The Half Marathon start time is 6:25am
There is a 7 hour cut-off for the race.
All entrants will be required to wear a ChampionChip during the race. Runners who do not own a chips must enclose an additional R70 (total entry cost ZAR 555) fee to buy a ChampionChip. Runners who have ordered chips will find these in their Race packs when they register for the race. The entry fee includes a ChampionChip usage fee of R7; runners who own International (yellow) chips may deduct R7 from their entry fee.
Remember: no chip, no results, and no exceptions.
Runners who have lost their chips will have to pay an additional R70 when they enter. The chip becomes your property after the race and can be used for all events that use the Champion Chip timing system. Please ensure that you keep your chip in a safe place after the race in order to avoid having to buy a new chip.
Race brochures and acknowledgement cards will be posted/emailed to all runners from 01 February onwards whose entry forms have been accepted. Registration is compulsory and will take place at the Good Hope Centre, Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town (on the corner of Oswald Pirow Street)
Please bring your acknowledgment card, ID document/passport and Champion Chip to registration
At Registration runners will receive their race packs including race number(s), registration bags and T-shirts. Runners who ordered ChampionChips will also receive these at Registration.
There are no pace setters for this event
Thirty-three fully equipped refreshment stations will be available along the route. A special station will be located at the start and the first station is at 2.8 km where water only will be available.The subsequent refreshment stations are approximately 2 km apart to the halfway mark and 1.5 km thereafter.
Water and Coca-Cola will be available at the drink stations In addition, potatoes, bananas, Simba Chips, Bar-one chocolates and other 'morale lifters' will be available at some stations.
A Tog Bag facility will be available in the Registration Tent on the day of the race. Runners can also make use of the Tog Bag trucks that will be available at the start outside Momentum Life. Your tog bags will be taken back to the Finish Venue. Runners must ensure that their bags are labelled with their names and addresses.
Every care will be taken to ensure that the bags are safeguarded. However, runners are advised not to leave expensive, valuable items in their bags, as the organisers cannot take responsibility for any losses.
Travelling Fit packages include return transfers to/from the race Delete parking details
The Expo will be held at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town on the corner of Sir Lowry Road and Oswald Pirow Street. The Old Mutual Marathon Expo acts as the only registration venue for all participants of the annual Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. The Good Hope Centre, at the foot of Table Mountain, is close to the Cape Town city centre, and not as traditionally on the Sports Fields at UCT. It boasts over 100 exhibitors with interactive displays with a traffic flow ensuring maximum coverage for all exhibits. The audience profile is therefore hugely focused and is expected to grow.
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The temperature on race day ranges from 19 - 28 degrees celsius. The average temperature for the last 8 years has been 24 degrees. There has been an average of 40% humidity and on only 2 occasions has there been any rain (in the afternoons). The sky is usually clear.
There is also an Ultra Marathon and a Fun Run event on the day.
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